The event will feature multiple activities, including fan art tables, competitions, speed-run and co-play contests, as well as hands-on opportunities with Sonic titles before they release later this year.

Previous years have seen appearances by Sonic series creator Yuji Naka, programmer Takashi Iizuka, writers of Sonic the Comic and a musical performance by Crush 40.

Meanwhile, US expo Sonic Boom will also return for another year on July 13 during San Diego Comic-Con, and is targeted towards Sonic fans of all ages.